This class is designed for students who have not played a Band instrument before and will provide the foundation skills needed to be successful in the band class.
When: June 5-29 (Monday-Thursday, No Fridays)
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Where: Sonoma Ranch Elementary
Cost: $90.00
Course Number: SSBB569
To register for Beginning Band, click here: https://gilbertschools.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/75/elementary-summer-school
This class is intended for:
Incoming 5th Grade Band students who are about to begin their journey in Band.
Incoming 6th Grade Band students who did not play a Band or Strings instrument in 5th Grade but want to join the Band in 6th Grade.
Note - If your child played a Band or Strings instrument in 5th Grade but wants to switch instruments in 6th Grade, this is not the class for you. Please look at the "Switch" Band Class for students who have played an instrument before and are wanting to switch instruments in 6th Grade.
What will we learn in this class?
In this class we will establish the critical foundation skills needed for your student to be successful on their instrument. This includes:
Instrument assembly and maintenance
Correct air control and breathing for Band
Embouchure and sound production
Tonguing
Hand position and posture
Reading and performing whole, half note, quarter note, whole rest, half rest, and quarter rest rhythms.
Reading and performing the first 6 notes on your student's instrument
Three, five, and six note songs in unison
Simple duets